David EilersNovember 9, 2021

1950s There's a Jeep for Your Job Video

UPDATE: This video is making the rounds on FB, again, so, I figured I'd repost it.

Original Post March 2017: Listed as a 1940s promotional film, the inclusion of CJ-5s and the exclusion of DJs and FCs suggests to me it was created in 1955. There's an extended look at a cargo personnel carrier near the end of the video There are also a variety of specialized equipment and hardtops shown.

3 Comments

Dan B.November 10, 2021 at 4:44 AM
That guy at 12:50 in must be really tired to sleep on the wood slats of the wagon. And as mentioned, that's a sweet CPC at the end.
Gayland LeddyNovember 10, 2021 at 1:27 PM
I have heard it said that John Willis did not care how you pronounced the name of the car, as long as you bought one. Maybe someone here can find the correct quote.
David EilersNovember 11, 2021 at 4:48 AM
Gayland, The closest quote I could find was from an auto mobile historian run Michigan who remarked: 'Mr. Willys “was probably the type who would say, `I don't care how you pronounce it as long as you buy my cars.'” ' bottom of this page: https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2002/02/03/j-n-willys-pronounced-his-name-willis-local-jeep-historian-says.html